No fewer than 500 senior military officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force have been forced into early retirement between 2015 and 2023 following changes in the country’s service chiefs under the administrations of former President, Muhammadu Buhari, and his successor, Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that the mass disengagements, which affected officers of […] The post Over 500 Generals Forced Into Retirement Under Buhari, Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
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A police officer has been killed while another security operative sustained serious injuries after unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint along the Otukpo–Ohimini road in Benue State. Naija News reports that the incident occurred around midnight on Thursday when the gunmen opened fire on personnel of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) manning the […] The post Gunmen Kill Policeman, Injure Hunter In Benue Checkpoint Attack appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria has recorded a crude oil production shortfall of about 93.74 million barrels between January and August 2025, raising serious concerns over the government’s capacity to adequately fund the 2025 national budget. The deficit, according to reports, translates to an estimated $6.85 billion in lost oil revenue, the main source of the country’s fiscal inflow, […] The post 2025 Budget Threatened As Nigeria Loses 93.7 Million Crude Oil Barrels In 8 Months appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 27th October, 2025 1. Tinubu Administration Turning Into A Bully – Atiku Raises Alarm Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the government of President Bola Tinubu of muzzling free speech in the country. Atiku, in a statement […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 27th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
There is a disturbing yet growing pattern by which the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to muzzle free speech and, in so doing, erode the integrity of the democratic ethos that define our nation. It is a development that should trouble every Nigerian, for if this creeping culture of repression continues unchecked, it […] The post A Nation Gripped In The Throes Of Fear By Atiku Abubakar appeared first on Naija News.
A 300-level student of the University of Jos (UniJos), Plateau State, identified as Peter Mafuyai, has been allegedly murdered by his friend and fellow student, Nanpon Timnan, a 200-level student of Agriculture. The tragic incident occurred last Friday at Mafuyai’s off-campus residence, where the suspect allegedly killed and buried him in a shallow grave behind […] The post UniJos Student Murders Colleague, Buries Him Behind House appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” after meeting the required standards under its Action Plan, signalling a significant boost for the country’s anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism-financing (CFT) regime. Naija News reports that the decision was announced at the FATF’s October 2025 plenary in Paris. The institution cited […] The post Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List, Wale Edun Hails Reform Milestone appeared first on Naija News.
Real Madrid overcame Barcelona 2-1 in an El Clásico thriller on Sunday night, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham finding the net to hand Los Blancos another statement win in their title chase. The Bernabéu atmosphere was electric from the first whistle, and the home fans didn’t take long to erupt. In the 22nd minute, […] The post Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona In Tense El Clásico Thriller At Bernabéu appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the government of President Bola Tinubu of muzzling free speech in the country. Atiku, in a statement made available to Naija News on Sunday, lamented that the government of President Tinubu has consistently demonstrated repression of opposition voices and may turn free citizens into subjects if not curtailed. […] The post Tinubu Administration Turning Into A Bully – Atiku Raises Alarm appeared first on Naija News.
The ruling party in Osun State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the allegedly leaked consensus list by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, described it as another sign of confusion and desperation within a party that has completely lost touch with the people. The PDP said the […] The post ‘People Know The Difference’ – PDP Welcomes APC Consensus List appeared first on Naija News.
